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Joint Meeting - May 1, 1996 - Comp Plan Mr. Johnson recommended having a policy that addresses how long the residents have to hook up to city utilities. For example, if city utilities become available the residents would be required to hook up within two years - at least for sewer. It was noted that the Water Supply Plan would be completed by June. Mr. Johnson asked for comments on the growth management plan. Ms. Helmbrecht stated that the downtown area should be mixed use. Mr. Johnson replied that there are questionable areas that limit that - Eagle Pass Development, the public and church property. However the city could establish requirements on the smaller lots for the architectural styles, but still leaving opportunities for retail and commercial. Not allow the grid iron style and addresses the parking issues. Mr. Johnson added that it would take an extraordinary commitment to allow mixed use in the old downtown area. Those present discussed the mix -mash of housing styles and if the city wanted to keep downtown as the "old" downtown that design standards should be set. Create an architectural screening board to see if it fits that particular area. It can be stated in the comp plan that the building design needs to fit with the existing styles. Then address it more in detail through an ordinance. Mr. Johnson stated that only a small portion of Centerville's population is senior citizens. Ms. Brenner stated that based on Steve Crriesert, Community Partners, market survey he would recommend 16 -20 units. Ms. Brenner added that senior housing fits in the downtown area with the church property being the ultimate site. Ms. Pelton stated that the twin homes in the Eagle Pass Development would be suitable for seniors and that she would like to see the city NOT be involved financially with a senior housing project. Because of the financial risk and administrative time - the city should consider a no risk plan. The city should guide development towards implemented policy that may required them to some units towards seniors. Mr. Johnson responded that the senior housing is meant for the "Empty Nesters ", not yet retired seniors, the more active group. These "Empty Nesters" are looking for homes with little or no maintenance and companionship not necessarily nursing care. Mr. Johnson explained the logic behind phasing the MUSA growth. He currently has 5 year increment additions. The city would want to develop to stay in line with contiguous staging of utilities. The staging can be more frequent if development is faster than what it is currently. Ms. Brenner expressed some concern to redo the comp plan when more MUSA is needed if it is not all included now. She mentioned that a developer has purchased the land south of Center Street. Consensus from those present to include the property between 20th Avenue and the east boundary line in the 1996 -2000 growth of MUSA. This would alleviate any obstacles for the commercial and industrial area. Once again it was mentioned that Met Council really only looks at the MUSA area for residential. CC5 -1 JT. WPS 2